ABCs of Mom Fashion, Life and Style

A - Applesauce in the hair creates a fine sheen, leaving a somewhat natural highlight you don't have to pay big bucks for.

B - Barney the Dinosaur shows us that purple and green clothing only look good together when you're of preschool age.

C - Lazy snoozes on the couch during kidlet naps are a way of life.

D - Spit-up becomes like a tag more telling than any designer label.

E - Hoop earrings go in storage, lest your several-month-old rip it from your ear.

F - "Fashionably late" will never mean the same thing again.

G - Write this down: Gray hairs and motherhood go hand-in-hand.

H - The trendiest hairstyle is whatever looks good when pulled back in a quick ponytail.

I - That ice cream-and-sprinkles stain may not come out of your best church dress.

J - Orange juice blends into the pattern on more shirts than you realize.

K - Ketchup, you learn by accident, can be a fine moisturizer.

L - Lathering up with body wash becomes a beauty routine you're allowed exactly negative-6 seconds for.

M - Stretch marks turn into a "trophy" to be proud of. But for private viewings only.

N - Soaked-through nursing pads do not a fashion statement make.

O - Leftover oatmeal makes an adequate facial exfoliant.

P - Patience gives off a certain beauty. Hoarde it.

Q - Peace and quiet are greatly necessary for an overall rested appearance. But where are those?

R - Retreat + Relaxation = Rejuvenation

S - Waterbabies SPF 50 sunscreen replaces your tanning lotion, because buying more than one product is silly.

T - Time is of short quantity, and sacrifices, like ironing, must be made. Who knew one could become so used to wrinkles?

U - Underwear doesn't have to be pretty anymore, only functional.

V - Vitamins are as important as ever... if you can remember to take them.

W - The waxing away of hair is not an option with wee ones in the house; it takes too long. Then again, removal by shaving is not a regular gaurantee, either.

X - X marks the dark spots under your eyes. Slather them with stress relief gel.

Y - Your once youthful skin doesn't compare to your baby's flawless complexion.

Z - Beauty rest becomes a precious commodity, with few real moments to sle... zzzzzzzzzzzzz